Ticket prices for Kenya vs Madagascar quarter-final clash increased
By Joel Masibo, August 19, 2025Football fans eager to watch Kenya’s Harambee Stars take on Madagascar in the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets, after ticket prices were revised upwards.
Ticketing organisers on Monday, August 19, 2025, updated the pricing for the highly anticipated knockout fixture scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Kasarani Stadium.
The regular tickets will now retail at Ksh250, up from the Ksh200 charged during the group stage. The move comes as demand continues to rise, with the Harambee Stars’ strong showing in the competition expected to draw massive crowds.
The development comes amid Kenya serving CAF restrictions of allowing only 27,000 fans during Harambee Stars matches at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. On Sunday, August 17, 2025, only 26,000 fans got the opportunity to attend the final Group A match pitting Harambee Stars and Zambia at the same venue.
The decision to increase ticket prices comes at a time when the tournament organisers are making an effort to control the crowd that has been breaching security protocol during match days.
Successful CHAN tournament
Meanwhile, CAF TV and communication lead Luxolo September has assured Kenyans that the country’s efficiency and commitment to host a successful CHAN 2024 tournament had caught CAF’s attention, paving the way for more premier events to be staged locally in the years to come.
“I have never seen something like what is happening in Kenya before. CHAN has brought a lot of joy to Kenyans. Major events will now come here, you will get exposed to global standards and organisations,” September said in a local TV interview on Monday night, August 18, 2025.
September also weighed in on the ticketing glitches that were reported during the tournament, downplaying the concerns by insisting such challenges are not unique to Kenya. Kenyans have been having difficulties in buying tickets online, with many missing out and others buying fake tickets from unauthorised sellers.
“The ticketing issue is a challenge everywhere; it’s not a unique African problem,” he explained, adding that logistical hurdles often accompany major tournaments worldwide.
To control crowds, the Football Kenya Federation has also designated fan zones where football enthusiasts can watch Harambee Stars matches uninterrupted.